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When Hayley makes a resolution to put an end to her loose lifestyle, it's all good in theory - that is, until she meets Daniel Stark, a well-respected businessman in his mid-thirties who is known for his short temper, lack of steady relationships, and strict preserve of his private life. Opinionated, sharp-tongued Hayley accidentally steps into his office, leaving Daniel resolved to put Hayley in her place and have her in his bed. Neither Hayley nor Daniel can ignore the immediate attraction between them.

When Hannah learns that her sister Michelle's boyfriend, Detective Lonnie Murphy, is the prime suspect in a murder case, she goes straight from a movie studio sound stage to the Los Angeles airport. Back in frigid Minnesota, she discovers that proving Lonnie's innocence will be harder than figuring out what went wrong with a recipe. Lonnie remembers only parts of the night he went out to a local bar and ended up driving a very impaired woman home.

From the first moment I sit next to the sexy suit on the plane, the butterflies in my stomach have nothing to do with turbulence and everything to do with the way he's looking at me. When we land, he gives me his number, and I promise to call. Before I get the chance, we meet again. It turns out he's my new boss and nothing like the gentle stranger from the plane. The longer I'm with Royce, the more I realize he has many layers, and I want to uncover them all one by one. If only he would let me in.

In this fascinating deep dive into the evolution of monetary systems around the globe, Nik Bhatia takes us into the origins of how money has evolved to function in a “layered” manner. Using gold as an example of this term, he traces the layers of this ancient currency from raw mined material, to gold coins, and finally to bank-issued gold certificates. In a groundbreaking manner, Bhatia offers a similar paradigm for the evolution of digital currencies.

Dorian lebt auf der Straße und steckt so richtig in der Klemme: Er fühlt sich von der Polizei verfolgt. Unverhofft hilft ihm ein Fremder und versteckt ihn in einer Villa, wo Dorian Kleidung, Essen und sogar Schulunterricht erhält. Doch umsonst ist nichts im Leben. Als Gegenleistung soll er geheimnisvolle, versiegelte Werbegeschenke verteilen. Als Dorian eines der Geschenke für sich behält, gerät sein Leben in Gefahr.

All programs of this Matrix are layered in order to trap as many people as possible within each program. In this book we'll take an in depth look at the largest Matrix program of all, Death and the Afterlife. We'll examine how the many layers of this default Matrix program are set up using different religions as their cover. Each religion wanting to convince it's members and the public, their beliefs in the afterlife is the correct one. We'll also take a look another huge Matrix program, What is the Earth? We'll explore some of the common beliefs and show you how those beliefs are just more...

Kamari Grade was a well-known troubleshooter for the most discerning clients. But when called to investigate one of the most powerful men in financing, she's thrown into the world of Huron Base. Financiers were usually polished, but there was a sexy arrogance to Huron that blared former thug, and it wasn't an image he wanted to forget. When the lovely troubleshooter crossed his path, she was everything he loved about his life - challenge, drive, determination, strength, success, beauty.... For a man who could acquire anything, the allure of such a conquest was irresistible.

An accomplished showjumper and veterinarian, Bryce is haunted by the loss of her brother, who’d tormented her. She strives to reconcile her grieving parents as their historic ranch faces existential threats, just when a shocking stranger arrives, resurrecting nightmares. Can he compel her to confront her demons, fulfill her potential, and repair her relationship with her father? Her marriage is buckling under the weight of mounting problems, pushing costly solutions. And a new man who holds the keys to the kingdom is determined to change her life. Might he succeed?

A baker who sees the dead. One too many suitors. And a killer. Living in Honey Hollow can be murder. Murder in the Mix is a USA TODAY Bestselling Series! Humor with a side of homicide. From New York Times, USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Addison Moore. Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!" This book can be enjoyed on its own without reading the other books in the series so dive on in! RECIPE included! My name is Lottie Lemon and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety...

What happens when Van's ex shows up on the scene to help "solve" the mystery? Is she really there to help, or is she just trying to help herself? Both Bea and Ida feel that Agent Brooke Fielding - bless her heart - is a cold-hearted, back-stabbing, barracuda. And that's the nicest thing they've said about her. Meanwhile, L.J. is not only trying to figure out how she's supposed to be the key to solving the mystery but also who can she really trust. Especially as new secrets are revealed and old secrets are exposed.

How far would you go to find out who killed your mother? Adopted Miranda will do what it takes. As this story about murder, betrayal, and dark desires unfolds, things take an unsuspected turn. Things from the past find their way back to the surface, and dead might not mean dead, after all.

The topic of security culture is mysterious and confusing to most leaders. But it doesn't have to be. In The Security Culture Playbook, Perry Carpenter and Kai Roer deliver experience-driven, actionable insights into how to transform your organization's security culture and reduce human risk at every level. This book exposes the gaps in how organizations have traditionally approached human risk, and it provides security and business executives with the necessary information and tools needed to understand, measure, and improve facets of security culture across the organization.

Tristan Cross is battling emotional demons from the past. He lives in a world where trust is earned, loyalties are tested, and love is impossible. That is, until he meets Allie Green. She's the only woman who can help him find a kidnapped friend and, to top it off, she captivates him. All he has to do now is persuade her to work for Cross Enterprises, his top investigations firm.

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While the couple tries to deal with their predicament and growing romance, ghosts from Allie's past haunt her, slowly calculating the timing of their return. With new assignments distracting Tristan, fate has stacked deck against them. Can Allie and Tristan peel away their protective layers for long enough to see the danger brewing at their doorstep? If they don't work together, trusting and sharing information, it may be too late.

Rescued by the man she loves, Kendra Knight struggles to recover from a month-long captivity. Memories of her imprisonment as a sex slave haunt her as she battles withdrawal from drug addiction and fights to put a dreadful past behind her. With the help of her new friends, Allie and Laura, Kendra begins to question who she is, and Julian Cross' true intentions for her future. Julian Cross, owner of a top investigations firm, has kept a secret from the woman he loves since the day he met Kendra.

The first chapter of the Bible's first book lays the foundation for all that follows about who God is and what God is like. Our technology-age fascination with the science of origins, however, can blind us to issues of great importance that don't address our culturally conditioned questions.

SecurityDNA podcast host Steve Lasky has an impactful discussion with Donna Chapman, Director of the A&E Program at HID Global North America, about the challenges in dealing with veteran suicide after her 24-year-old son, Army National Guard Sgt. William Davidson, committed suicide during in Operation Enduring Freedom. Chapman is working to help troubled vets through her foundation – Willpower for Veterans – and hopes to get her fellow security professionals on board with this effort and the entire New England and New York communities. The Willpower for Veterans Fund is a non-profit ...

How does your view of inspiration inform how you think of the Bible? How clearly is Jesus seen in characters like Benjamin, Mordecai, and Jephthah? Why do relationships between older and younger brothers come up almost constantly in the Old Testament? Why are there so many stories of two ladies being connected through a strange set of God-inspired circumstances? Why does it matter if David’s name means “Beloved”? What about Moses’ name? Methuselah’s? What’s the big deal about the number 26? 17? 153? How does the way Mark writes explain his strange ending? Answers to these ...

The Layers is the debut novel from Stephen Reynolds, exploring how our identity is shaped by our relationships. The anonymous protagonist recounts his life story, showing us how the people he has loved - his parents, sister, grandfather, best friend, and partner - have all helped to form who he is. He is a different version of himself with each loved one, versions which combine to make up a whole person. However, as the book goes on and the protagonist starts to lose grip of people around him, he begins to wonder who he really is without them.